Affinitas guide to finding the perfect bra!

Affinitas guide to finding the perfect bra!

9 October 2015, 4:09PM
Style Counsel

All breasts are not created equally. For that reason there is not one bra that fits and suits all. According to bra experts there are seven different types of breasts and there’s a lot more to it than just cup size. It comes down to width, length, and placement affecting what your set is like and which bra best suits. UK powerhouse lingerie brand Affinitas and Parfait brings you a guide to get women into the right bras and the best styles.


1. The type: East West
What it is: Your ladies gravitate toward the outside of your torso, pointing outward and leaving some space in the direct centre of your chest.
What type of bra is best: A T-shirt bra will give you all the shaping you need.




2. The type: Separated Sisters
What it is: Breasts are fuller than East West but still fall out toward the sides of the body.
What type of bra is best: A plunge style, which will help pull the breasts up and together?




3. The type: Bell of the Ball
What it is: Breasts are slightly thinner at the top before rounding out to a curve.
What type of bra is best: A full-coverage style perfectly shapes your ladies. Since many women
with this breast type are also bustier, extra support can be good for lifting and cradling.




4. The type: Globe-Trotters
What it is: Breasts are very round and equally full on top and bottom.
What type of bra is best: Since your pair doesn't need to be moved much, consider a thin, unlined style that offers a light amount of coverage.




5. The type: Skinny Minnies
What it is: Most likely a small cup size, the breast is longer than wide.
What type of bra is best: A plunge is your best bet for helping to center and lift your breasts. Depending on your cup size and desired look, consider a bra with padding on the outer curve.




6. The type: Sisters, Not Twins
What it is:
Both ladies are not the same size and can be asymmetrical in shape.
What type of bra is best: If the size difference is enough to be noticeable, shop for a style with removable inserts, allowing you to remove the padding on the side with your larger breast.




7. The type: Quintessentials
What it is:
If there was such a thing as a normal breast, this would be it. The shape is teardrop, belling out slightly at the bottom.
What type of bra is best: Pretty much any style will work, so shop based on what you prefer, coverage- and lift-wise.

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